Seth thomas 1600 series

How to identify a vintage thomas mantel pendulum clock home. The code is 4 digits, and i believe that the first two digits represent the year, and the last two digits give the month. Antique working 1892 seth thomas tacoma city series. As the longest established clock maker in the united states nearly 200 years, seth thomas is recognized as one of the most respected brands of clocks in the world. Seth thomas 17851859 had been manufacturing clocks at the site since 1814. Buy products related to seth thomas clocks and see what customers say about seth thomas clocks on. Between 1884 and 1915 seth thomas manufactured a line of jeweled pocket watches. Nov 18, 2009 some seth thomas electric clocks from the late 1940s and early 1950s have a date code stamped into the rear of the case, below the power cord opening.

Seth thomas suez wall regulator fine antique clock auction prices realized. Get the best deals on seth thomas wall clock when you shop the largest online selection at. Since i dont know much about these old clocks i am selling it as is with no guarantees, warranties or. Smyth sewn hardbound in white gloss enamel text, with 2005 price update. So it is really a hermle in disguise and put on the market by seth thomas. Antique seth thomas clocksparticularly wall clocks and mantel clocksare treasured by clock collectors and antiques lovers who value craft and sophistication. When ordering a new movement it will come with the chains or cables with the pulleys. Seth thomas wall clocks enjoy a history that began in 1810 when seth thomas bought eli terrys factory through today and the alliance time company, which acquired the entire inventory in 2009. After thomas death in 1859, his son aaron became president and began to add new products to a conservative line. Seth thomas electric clock motor needs repair nawcc message. Antique seth thomas clocksparticularly wall clocks and mantel clocksare treasured by clock collectors and. There were many other clock motor manufacturers as illustrated in this scan of a 1960s empire clock motor catalog. Vintage seth thomas model 3695 series 1600 movement mantel shelf waterfall art deco clock mahogany electric and original strike aewineboxco.

If it starts with the letter a, such as a401003 then it is a st. This movement was made in both cable driven and also chain driven styles. The first step to replace a seth thomas clock movement is to get the numbers off of the back plate. Their early watches were 11jewel and 16,000 beat train. Through conservative growth and taking advantage of the new ideas of others. It may say howard miller, or ridgeway, or sligh, or many other names. Vintage seth thomas 1600 series electric mantle clock. The name seth thomas is symbolic of value and excellence of craft, as a result of the variety of sophisticated styles it has produced since 18. Born in mcconnelsville, ohio, thomas did not get a college degree until he. Rare brookfield 8 day pendulum seth thomas banjo clockno.

Seth thomas must have sold many clocks in the lafayette, indiana area, for out of all the antique clocks we repair, about 40% are made by seth thomas. Since many clock collectors in the united states prefer american clocks over foreign clocks, every collector should consider having a seth thomas clock with an. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Get the best deals on seth thomas when you shop the largest online selection at. Antique seth thomas 8 day wind up oak kitchen shelf mantle. Since many clock collectors in the united states prefer american clocks over foreign clocks, every collector should consider having a seth thomas clock with an 89 series mechanism in his collection. Antique seth thomas clocks price guide price guide seth thomas no. The quality of their products was always maintained at an above average level. Seth thomas, american clock manufacturer who was one of the pioneers in the mass production of clocks and the founder of one of the most important clock. I need to purchase or repair a 120 volt electric motor for a seth thomas clock. Seth thomas electric mantle clock series 1600 i am a newbee. The case is 8 58 inches tall and 12 34 inches wide.

Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and. Seth thomas, born 1785, was an amateur clockmaker who began his career in earnest when he moved to plymouth, connecticut, in 1807 and became an apprentice to renowned clockmaker eli terry. Seth thomas electric mantel clock 1600 series keeps. Seth thomas clock movement german st unit available. See my blog post, seth thomas electric chiming mantel clock simsbury1 e for more about this clock. An oak case clock with embossed brass ornaments including a ladys head above, the time and strike with alarm, original untouched paper dial, original tablet, measures 23 x 15 x 4. Seth thomasmantle clockwith chimes beautiful vintage seth thomas in a walnut case measuring 1734 long by 814 tall. Apr 6, 2016 antique seth thomas 8 day wind up oak kitchen shelf mantle chiming clock. The first watch to reach market was an 18size, stemwind, 34 plate model in 1885. Model names shown in blue are linked to an image of that model. The western portion, previously known as plymouth hollow, was named thomaston in. The seth thomas 89 mechanism is one of the best mechanisms among the productiongrade american clocks of that era, ca.

Huntington and harvey platts of ithaca, new york and added three models to their line that year. By 1860 the company was producing 40,000 clocks annually. The wood inlaid case is 20 long tambour style that is typical of the late1920s to early1930s. Telechron clock motors are simply the best many of them are still powering clocks that have been keeping perfect time for nearly a century. He was apprenticed as a carpenter and joiner, and worked building houses and barns. This is one of a series of three clock styles that shows on the tablet four of the celebrated american battleships that took part in the famous peace cruise around the world in 190789. It has a no 124 series 8day pendulum chime movement.

Buy seth thomas clock in collectable clocks and get the best deals. Seth thomas made it and sold it under the plymouth name. Seth thomas is one company that put date codes on many of their clocks. The seth thomas clock company was founded by seth thomas and began producing clocks in 18. I would like to know how old it is and how much it may be worth. Example of a seth thomas electric clock with westminster chime. Vintage seth thomas 3695 usa made 1600 series electric mantel clock this is a great vintage seth thomas clock in good working condition. It has an e stella paper sticker on the bottom,with the location of the clock maker in connecticut. Favorite add to seth thomas fashion grandmother clock letsgetshaving.

Some seth thomas electric clocks from the late 1940s and early 1950s have a date code stamped into the rear of the case, below the power cord opening. Color photos and descriptions the following is a list of most of the clock models produced by seth thomas. This clock chimes every quarter hour on four of the chime rods, and strikes the hour on the longest chime rod. Aug 24, 2018 vintage mid century seth thomas 1600 series electric mantle clock model 3695 stay safe and healthy. Does anyone know who might have or would repair such a motor. New listing seth thomas bee 1881 antique fine cabinet mantle clock ebonized walnut with key. Favorite add to beautiful antique seth thomas pocket watch. If the number on the clock movement starts with 1161 its really made by the hermle company. Im not sure how to tell a more precise manufacture date.

He started in the clock business in 1807, working for clockmaker eli terry. Seth thomas clock in collectable clocks for sale ebay. Famous american clockmaker seth thomas began his career as an apprentice to renowned clockmaker eli terry in 1807, but by 1810, he had. Seth thomas made a series of maritime clocks that were designed to strike ships bells every four hours. Vintage seth thomas 3695 usa made 1600 series electric. I have a seth thomas mantel clock, dark wood finish, brass interior chiming bell, that does ships time in bells, and a ships wheel effect around the face. This auction is for a vintage mantle clock recently purchased at an estate sale.

My fathers father bought my grandmother a seth thomas mantel clock, sometime between 1939 and 1949. It is probably the longest produced clock model in history and is still considered highly collectible. As the longest established clock maker in the united states nearly 200 years, seth thomas is recognized as. Most of the tooling for the watch factory was built using the production facilities of the seth thomas clock factory.

Each of the two volumes contains information on different and distinct categories of seth thomas clocks. Seth thomas electric clock motor needs repair nawcc. About 1862, the firm purchased the patent rights of wait t. The 1161853 is the most popular and the most produced grandfather clock movement in the world. How to identify a vintage thomas mantel pendulum clock. Seth thomas college oxford mantle clock price guide.

How to date a seth thomas mantel clock our pastimes. When i was growing up, this clock hung in my grandmas dining room. The company began making its distinctive clocks in 18. Document name date description document type document series companies subjects. The clocks had brass dials and were enclosed in brass cases. New listing clock seth thomas antique brass mantle adamantine shelf 8 day chime s 1910s. The seth thomas name was put on the hermle movements and then married to the clock case.

Seth thomas may 18, 1873 february 2, 1962 was a united states circuit judge of the united states court of appeals for the eighth circuit. Seth thomas electric clock repair by bills clockworks. Guide to selecting seth thomas shelf mantel clocks pre1930 the seth thomas clock company manufactured compact wooden clocks that kept good time and could easily fit on a shelf or a fireplace mantel. This clock chimes every quarter hour on four of the chime rods, and. Please note there are no duplication of clocks from volume 1 to volume 2. It has a nice vintage look with a modern power source eliminating the need for winding. Vintage mid century seth thomas 1600 series electric mantle. In 1810, thomas, with silas hoadley, bought terrys connecticut factory. It is electric, and has instructions inside the door, but the cords are not hooked up, so it doesnt work. Seth thomas clock company was one of the most prolific and long lived clock companies. They let these companies to have there name on the movement instead of hermle.

Vintage seth thomas talley industries wall clock 0709001 chimes chiming. Dating a seth thomas wall clock is a lesson in time itself. Seth thomas clock history national clock repair new hope. Vintage mid century seth thomas 1600 series electric. Many american clock factories in the 19th century suffered factory fires but seth thomas was fortunate in this respect.